The harsh weather sweeping over Nuuk Harbour today provided a symbolic backdrop for the christening of Royal Greenland’s newest trawler, Kaassassuk—almost a forewarning of the demanding conditions the vessel and its crew will soon face in the North Atlantic and Arctic. Despite pouring rain and strong winds, many found their way to the harbour, including the Premier of Naalakkersuisut, Jens-Frederik Nielsen.

The vessel’s godmother, Ane Lynge, who next week celebrates her 36th anniversary at Royal Greenland, performed the christening. The event also marks the arrival of the fifth and final trawler in the company’s extensive fleet renewal program.

“Fishing is the foundation of our company, of the national economy—and of more than a thousand Greenlandic jobs. That is precisely why it is an area where we have a special responsibility. We are aware of that responsibility—and we are proud to take it on. The investment in Kaassassuk is part of that responsibility. It is not just an investment in another vessel—it is an investment in our entire future: in fishing, in sustainability, and in innovation,” said Bodil Marie Damgaard, Executive Vice President for HR & Communication at Royal Greenland, in her speech.

Kaassassuk is specialized in catching cold-water prawn and has an annual handling capacity of up to 10,000 tons. A key factor in this capacity is the vessel’s advanced technology: Kaassassuk is equipped with robotic palletizing, which automatically stacks finished products on pallets. This not only increases process efficiency but also reduces heavy lifting and ensures consistent handling for export.

“Kaassassuk, together with the new fleet, marks a new era for fishing for prawn, Greenland halibut, and cod. The investment reaches far into the future—a testament to Royal Greenland’s belief in the next 25 years. The vessel is equipped with the most advanced catching and production equipment on the market, can fish with three trawls at once, and has a production capacity of 160 tons of finished goods,” said the trawler’s skipper, Linjohn Christiansen, in his speech.